1 hr 50 min
#15 Dann Petty — The unexpected famous shy designer Dots | Podcast of Paul Syng
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Dann Petty is a renowned freelance designer and entrepreneur, widely recognized in the design and tech industries for his expertise in UI/UX design. He is the founder of Epicurrence, an innovative event blending creative discussions with outdoor activities, aimed at fostering community and inspiration among designers. Known for his advocacy of freelance work and remote lifestyles, Petty shares insights and experiences to help others succeed in the freelance world. His career includes collaborations with various startups and major companies, where he has left a significant mark with his user-centric design approach. Petty is also a public speaker and mentor, sharing his knowledge at design conferences and through online platforms. His influence extends across social media, where he actively engages with the design community, offering mentorship and insights into his creative process.
SPEAKER LINKS
Host, Paul Syng: https://linktr.ee/paulsyng
Guest, Dann Petty: https://twitter.com/DannPetty
EPISODE LINKS
Spotify, Apple, Anchor & more: https://anchor.fm/PAULSYNG
Joe Stewart on design doing https://youtu.be/MOrWV-LOwUY?si=a39gU1TGinlpc_Fy
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Who is Dann Petty?
00:01:08 How we know each other
00:03:32 The power of asking questions
00:08:22 Overcoming rejection
00:10:05 The unexpected shy kid
00:15:26 Dann, the cartoonist
00:16:57 Why Dann loves teaching
00:20:49 Role of teachers in stifling or nurturing creativity
00:28:58 Finding mentors and leaning in
00:33:26 How Dann became a designer
00:43:47 How to be self-taught without structure
00:48:15 Great vs average creative folks (do vs think)
00:55:21 Joe Stewart on design doing vs design thinking
01:09:17 How Dann got hired at Medium
01:20:00 Dann's Y-Combinator story
01:26:05 What Dann learned from his adventures in SF
01:31:04 Role of creative / designer today
01:37:27 Putting yourself out there (fear of rejection)
01:40:36 Going where the clients are
01:45:27 What is on Dann's plate today
01:47:34 Final words from Dann
01:49:40 Closing remarks and farewell
Dann Petty is a renowned freelance designer and entrepreneur, widely recognized in the design and tech industries for his expertise in UI/UX design. He is the founder of Epicurrence, an innovative event blending creative discussions with outdoor activities, aimed at fostering community and inspiration among designers. Known for his advocacy of freelance work and remote lifestyles, Petty shares insights and experiences to help others succeed in the freelance world. His career includes collaborations with various startups and major companies, where he has left a significant mark with his user-centric design approach. Petty is also a public speaker and mentor, sharing his knowledge at design conferences and through online platforms. His influence extends across social media, where he actively engages with the design community, offering mentorship and insights into his creative process.
SPEAKER LINKS
Host, Paul Syng: https://linktr.ee/paulsyng
Guest, Dann Petty: https://twitter.com/DannPetty
EPISODE LINKS
Spotify, Apple, Anchor & more: https://anchor.fm/PAULSYNG
Joe Stewart on design doing https://youtu.be/MOrWV-LOwUY?si=a39gU1TGinlpc_Fy
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Who is Dann Petty?
00:01:08 How we know each other
00:03:32 The power of asking questions
00:08:22 Overcoming rejection
00:10:05 The unexpected shy kid
00:15:26 Dann, the cartoonist
00:16:57 Why Dann loves teaching
00:20:49 Role of teachers in stifling or nurturing creativity
00:28:58 Finding mentors and leaning in
00:33:26 How Dann became a designer
00:43:47 How to be self-taught without structure
00:48:15 Great vs average creative folks (do vs think)
00:55:21 Joe Stewart on design doing vs design thinking
01:09:17 How Dann got hired at Medium
01:20:00 Dann's Y-Combinator story
01:26:05 What Dann learned from his adventures in SF
01:31:04 Role of creative / designer today
01:37:27 Putting yourself out there (fear of rejection)
01:40:36 Going where the clients are
01:45:27 What is on Dann's plate today
01:47:34 Final words from Dann
01:49:40 Closing remarks and farewell
1 hr 50 min